Miss Myriam

1. Approximately when was Middle English spoken? Middle English was spoken between the late 11th century up to appriximately the 16 century. 2. What were the major factors which led to the development and the spread of Middle English? The diversity of forms in written Middle English may signify neither greater variety of spoken forms of English than could be found in pre-Conquest England, nor a faithful representation of contemporary spoken English.This diversity suggests the gradual end of the role of Wessex as a focal point and trend-setter for scribal activity, and the emergence of more distinct local scribal styles and written dialects, and a general pattern of transition of activity over the centuries that follow. 3. Match the following Old English words with their Anglo-Norman equivalent: A. Pig = Pork B. Cow = Beef C. Wood = Forest D. Sheep = Mutton E. House = Mansion F. Worthy = Honourable G. Bold = Courageous 4- Compare & contrast the structure of nouns, pronouns and verbs